Configuring an Ethernet Connection

You must add an external Ethernet network connection to any node that is assigned with the nis_server or the external role.

Follow this procedure to add, change, or delete an Ethernet connection on any node:

From the command-line menu of the cluster_config utility, enter the letter m :
[L]ist Nodes, [M]odify Nodes, [A]nalyze, [H]elp, [P]roceed, [Q]uit: m
Supply the node name of the node you want to modify. All operations you perform from this point are performed on this node until you specify a different node name.
Please enter node name or [C]ancel: n15 Current Node: n15

At the following prompt, enter the letter e:

[E]xternal Network Configuration, [R]oles, [H]elp, [B]ack: e

To add a network Ethernet connection to a node to connect the node directly to the public network, enter the letter e again and, when prompted, supply the required information:

[E]dit Network Settings, [D]elete Network Settings, [H]elp, [B]ack: e

Hostname []: penguin2.southpole.com
IP address []: 192.0.2.4
Netmask [255.255.252.0]: 255.255.255.0
You have the option to provide an IPv6 address for
the external Ethernet connection.
You can enter an IPv6 address, enter '[]' to delete the value shown,
or press the Enter key to accept the value shown.
IPv6 address (optional) []:
Gateway IP address [ ]: 192.0.2.51
You have the option to override the system default MTU value.
You can enter 9000 to enable jumbo frames,
enter '[]' to delete the value shown and use the system default,
or press the Enter key to accept the value shown.
MTU value (optional) []:

[E]dit Network Settings, [D]elete Network Settings, [H]elp, [B]ack:

After you have added the Ethernet connections, you have the option to do the following:
- Enter the letter e to add an Ethernet connection on another node.
- Enter the letter d to remove an Ethernet connection.
- Enter the letter b to return to the previous menu.

Configuring an Ethernet Connection

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